Overtourism in Greece: Locals protest against influx of summer visitors • FRANCE 24 English
The Greek island of Paros, in the Cyclades, is a popular tourist destination during the summer season, when around 450,000 visitors flock to the picturesque island of 12,000 inhabitants. But locals have become exacerbated by this huge influx of tourists and the illegal privatisation of certain beaches. Protests have even erupted on Paros under the banner of "Reclaim the beach". Meanwhile, measures are already being taken in the Greek capital Athens amid increasing awareness of overtourism. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Guillaume Gougeon.
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I agree with the locals. The Greeks have the right to maintain a good environment.
@alejandrosotomartin9720
8 ай бұрын
But which locals? The more than likely civil servants with a secured job or the owners and waiters in the hospitality sector?
@swirlcrop
8 ай бұрын
I see your point but if a town, no matter how beautiful, wants to limit tourism they have a right to do so. So many tourist spots are now ruined by tourism. It's a shame.
@kevindare3113
Ай бұрын
Well people won’t be flying or driving in the next decade so you won’t have to worry about all that soon
@swirlcrop
21 күн бұрын
@@kevindare3113 Haha... weep... weep.
01:05 "Its more illegal than mine" 🤦🏽♂️
I went to greece during the COVID it was the best Time to travel, and everything was cheaper than usual.
It's why I prefer to travel during either April or September
1:08 "The others are more illegal than me". No comment. 1:33 It is not protests against tourism but against beach bars, hotels, taverns etc who occupie beaches illegally. So if you don't pay you can't swim. The price for a four member family could be from 50 to 100 euros which is scandal.
I wonder what would happen if people decided to holiday at the same location at the same time 😅🤦
Wow they turned that beach into a mass of umbrellas and couches. On a beach with moisture and bugs ect thats actually disgusting. Those will age and rot. Just give it about 6-8 years and see what they look like then. They should make that illegal there.
Stay at home. Make children improve birthrates across Europe and forget tourism
I agrée, charge these tourist entrance fees. But also these protester should take down the mayors who give licenses to those renting chairs on the beach
Tourists will destroy your environments by increased air traffic pollution. That’s why Greece had wildfire problems this summer. ☀️ 🇬🇷
@voulathomacos-lagonas8445
9 ай бұрын
The fires were ARSON we've arrested more than 70 people
I’m going to assume that none of these islanders ever go on holiday to any where else?
without tourists it wouldnt exist.
@supermavro6072
9 ай бұрын
Exactly If it wasn't for Tourism Greeks would have been starving by now
They like tourists money but hate the tourists 😂
Love the new youtube zoom feature. Just saying.
Terrible…
respect for that Karen couple :)))))
Worst than Over Turism is Over Disrespect for the donts and laws of visited coutrys to control turists, but the reality is turists take advantage of beig treated like kings and queens due to their financial contribution from hospitality to organised crime living on scams and robbery. That is the reality. All countries deserve turism but should have a balance and organisation that starts in each country by prioritising looking after their people first.
Tax evaders
If governments were keen to stop budget airlines charging so litle, they would do it right now, but they don't for financial reasons more than ever post-pandemic in order to balance covid losses. Instead governments invite and promote their nations conscient of the drawbacks resulting from that. Is quite a grey area taking though actions when turism means a very considerable source of income.
ENOUGH ... we lived through PUNISHING AUSYERITY and we should be allowed to act as,we see fit .....
They voted for Syriza and new democracy parties. They diserve whatever comes to them
Be careful what you ask for!
Nothing a little lighter fluid cant handle.
Time to make things more expensive, so that the right type of visitors make it. And time to remove public free WiFi and to quadruple the roaming data fees. That should help and clear things up.
Once year can share with world or not? Since when greec dislike the tourists😂?
You may try introducing limits. When the 80% income becomes 40%, you will sooooo think again.
I doubt they resent the paying visitors as much as they resent the visitors that expect lifetime support.
Greece is not the only country which you can visit in the Middle East there are others much more affordable and their beaches compete head on with the Greek beaches. I went and saw the Parthenon and left the next day. My friends had adviced me to not stay third world conditions in Athens . Flew to Izmir and all was great
Send the Parthenon over to London to be reunited with the Elgin Marbles. That should help to attract less visitors.
@sammyttheg412
9 ай бұрын
So edgy
@California265
9 ай бұрын
What do you want Greece, you are the ones who use every inch for Airbnb. There’s nowhere to rent for residents. How many of you live in garages with your kids to Airbnb your home. I’ve just left after 45 years because of greed, money grabbing ruthless behaviour not being able to turn without being ripped off. What do you want?
@caravanstuff2827
9 ай бұрын
I like your thinking woody!!.🤣🤣
@greoko
9 ай бұрын
Average bri'ish mindset (they don't have thier own culture)